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Taking It Up the Octave: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

"The hilarious mishaps and adventures of Opera Sunderland, starring Godfrey James Staging opera can be a chaotic business – as this brilliant five-part comedy drama, written by Fintan Coyle and Tom Miles, shows. Opera Sunderland has a tradition of performing a new work every season - celebrating 'its umbilical cord to civilisation'. However, when managing director, Dwight Gaggenheim opts for West Side Story over innovative gay opera St Sebastien, the tempers and egos of a multitude of opera-types bubble hilariously to the surface. Even if the divas can agree on a creative direction, there is trouble ahead when the local cash-strapped council wants to use Opera Sunderland’s funding for a public convenience. Things go from bad to worse when Keyboard Ken, a stalwart member of the troupe, collapses and has to be rushed to hospital. Meanwhile, Natasha, Opera Sunderland's prima donna, tours pubs, clubs and local radio stations trying to drum-up an audience. Tensions mount, voices are raised higher than a soprano’s and sparks fly as the cast battle with nerves as first night approaches… After all, the show must go on! Available to download for the first time, this chaotic and comedic series features music by Tom Miles and Georges Bizet, and stars Godfrey James. Godfrey James is best known for his appearances in classic television series such as The Avengers, Z-Cars and The Sweeney as well as Doctor Who, Emerdale and Coronation Street. Cast and credits Written by Fintan Coyle and Tom Miles Produced by Chris Neill Music by Tom Miles and Georges Bizet Derek - Andrew Branch Keyboard Ken - Tom Miles Cilla - Carolyn Bonnyman Gareth - Godfrey James Natasha - Caz Weller Dwight - Jonathan Kydd James - Simon Butteriss Claire Long - Sally Grace Singers: Alison Porter Susan Jelley Henrik Wager Ian Bloomfield Benjamin Davies Kathryn Jenkin Susan Jelley Jochem van Ast First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12th Jun-10th Jul 1997 ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Fintan Coyle, Tom Miles (Author), Andrew Branch, Carolyn Bonnyman, Caz Weller, Full Cast, Godfrey James, Jonathan Kydd, Tom Miles (Narrator)

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Radio 9: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio 4 Spoof Comedy Series

"Both series of the surreal sketch show, set in a parallel universe just like ours, but different ‘A hoot’ The Independent Welcome to Radio 9 – the only station providing ‘real radio for real listeners with real radios’. It’s the irrational home of the terminally strange, where the dark and the silly rub along together quite nicely. There’s a wealth of anarchic programming on offer, from parodic plays, investigative reports and reality shows to spoof news and sport – as well as absurd ads and off-the-wall trailers for the likes of Reckless Parenting magazine, ‘Pro-Celebrity Blacksmith’ and ‘Cats Washing Up’. Explore the green and nether regions of the South West with ‘Bob Bradman’s Bed & Breakfast’; join Quentin Montreal for ‘New Movements’, as he looks into such disturbing trends as the suffragette diet, fox hunting in Maida Vale and blind motor racing; and help yourself to a heaped spoonful of Sugar Cane, the sultry Detective Sergeant whose hand is firmly wrapped around the throbbing pulse of crime. Stay ahead of the game with the News Creation team, bringing you all the accidents and disasters before they happen; follow the ordinary people attempting to fake their way in open heart surgery, downhill skiing and abseiling in ‘The Great Pretender’; tune in to a championship football match with a difference, as Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath give us their poetic commentary on Arsenal v Inter Milan – and don’t forget to cast your vote in ‘The Nation’s Favourite Massacre’... Written by and starring Johnny Daukes and Hils Barker, this freakish and hilarious show features a raft of talented performers including Katherine Jakeways, Jonathan Kydd, Janice Vee and Michelle Gomez. Production credits Written by and starring Johnny Daukes and Hils Barker With Betty Daukes, Oliver Daukes, Sarah Daukes, Max Digby, Paul Evans, Stefan Frank, Michelle Gomez, Carine Harris, Mary Hennessy, Theresa Hennessy, Katherine Jakeways, Robert Johnston, Jonathan Kydd, Donnie Masters, Jack, Jane, Miriam, Megan and Esther Phillips, Charlotte Randle, Jon Stevenson, Janice Vee, Sarah Walton and Matt Wilkinson Produced by Johnny Daukes, Katie Marsden and Claire Jones First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 29 October-19 November 2003 (Series 1), 30 June-16 August 2005 (Series 2) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Hils Barker, Johnny Daukes (Author), Carine Harris, Donnie Masters, Esther Phillips, Full Cast, Hils Barker, Janice Vee, Johnny Daukes, Jonathan Kydd, Katherine Jakeways, Mary Hennessey, Matt Wilkinson, Megan Phillips, Michelle Gomez, Robert Johnston (Narrator)

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Dial M for Pizza: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

"All 12 episodes of the fun-packed 1980s sketch show Ever since that first primordial fireball exploded in the void countless aeons ago, people have been doing comic sketches on the radio. And this is no exception. These two mouth-watering series feature a whole host of tasty takeaway skits and shenanigans, from 'The Man At Parties No-One Wants To Talk To' and 'Britain's Stupidest Postman' to sauna novices, the perfect Proms punter and Batman in his dotage. Other highlights include regular characters Mr Makesalotofmistakes, who can't seem to get anything right, and smug yuppies Richard and Dulcie ('Rich and Dull') Perrier. Plus, a new, no-nonsense controller turns Radio 3 on its head; Hamlet competes in the ITV gameshow The Prince is Right; and we peek inside the uncensored biography of England's greatest naval officer, Horatio Nelson. There're also some cinematic delights that you won't see at your local multiplex, including British nostalgia-fest A Handful of Audience; the first Eskimo science fiction film Sledge Runner, starring Harrison Fjord; and horror spoof Appointment With Mild Anxiety - not to mention the tour de force that is Dr Terror's House of Pizza... Performed by a stellar cast including Brenda Blethyn, Robert Bathurst, Mike Grady, Jonathan Kydd, Enn Reitel, Felicity Montagu, Jim Broadbent and Morwenna Banks, this piping hot comedy show is served with extra relish, added capers and a guest side salad of Jonathan Ross and Janine Duvitski. Cast and credits Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie With additional material by Malcolm Williamson Starring Brenda Blethyn, Robert Bathurst, Mike Grady, Jonathan Kydd, Enn Reitel, Felicity Montagu, Jim Broadbent and Morwenna Banks With special guests Jonathan Ross and Janine Duvitski Produced by David Tyler and Paul Mayhew-Archer Title music by Guy Jackson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 17 November-22 December 1987 (Series 1), 12 November-17 December 1988 (Series 2) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ian Brown, James Hendrie (Author), Brenda Blethyn, Enn Reitel, Felicity Montagu, Jim Broadbent, Jonathan Kydd, Jonathan Ross, Mike Grady, Morwenna Banks, Robert Bathurst, Various (Narrator)

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Slime

"The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a fantastically funny tale. WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF MULCH… This little island is home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island’s ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned by the most awful one of all – Aunt Greta Greed! Something needs to be done about them. But who could be brave enough? Meet Ned – an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER!"

David Walliams (Author), Ade Adepitan, Daniel Barker, Jonathan Kydd, Morgana Robinson, Nitin Ganatra, Verona Rose (Narrator)

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